Procurement & Contracts Officer

Market 36 are recruiting on behalf of Epping Forrest council for a Procurement & Contracts Officer which will provide procurement and contract-related support and advice across the authority, assisting with procurement processes, contract drafting and supplier engagement while ensuring compliance with council policies and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate

• Provide advice and guidance on procurement and contracts across the organisation.

• Support the Procurement and Contracts Team within the Contracts, Partnerships and Procurement Directorate.

• Deliver excellent service to internal and external stakeholders.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.

Service

• Provide procurement and contract subject matter support to staff across the authority.

• Support procurement processes, particularly contract drafting and documentation.

• Draft and review council contracts and update templates where required.

• Review supplier and framework terms and conditions, negotiating where necessary to ensure compliance and reduce risk.

• Keep up to date with relevant legislation and procurement regulations.

Skills, Knowledge & Attributes

Education

• Good standard of education.

• Procurement or contracts qualification, relevant experience, or willingness to undertake training.

Experience

• Experience working in procurement or contracts, ideally within a Local Authority or public sector environment.

• Experience drafting and reviewing contracts and supporting the contract lifecycle.

• Proven ability to deliver a professional and efficient service.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Confident working with MS Office and service-specific systems.

• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

• Understanding of local government procurement processes and challenges.

Market 36 Recruitment Ltd cover a range of sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Engineering, HR & Finance & ITAD. This vacancy is being advertised by Market 36 Recruitment Ltd. We operate as an Employment Business for temporary roles and as an Employment Agency for permanent roles.